B2 verb Neutral

integral

/ˈɪntɪɡrəl/

Necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental to the nature of something. It describes a component that is so important that the larger system or concept cannot function or exist properly without it.

Beispiele

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1

Reliable internet is an integral part of modern life.

Having a stable internet connection is absolutely necessary for living in today's world.

2

The witness's testimony was integral to the jury's final decision.

What the witness said was essential for the jury to reach their conclusion.

3

I can't go hiking without my boots; they're integral to the experience.

My boots are a must-have part of the trip for me.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
integrality
Verb
integrate
Adverb
integrally
Adjektiv
integral
Verwandt
integration
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'integer' in math, which means a 'whole' number. Something 'integral' is what makes a 'whole' complete.

Schnelles Quiz

The engine is an _______ part of the car's function.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: integral

Beispiele

1

Reliable internet is an integral part of modern life.

everyday

Having a stable internet connection is absolutely necessary for living in today's world.

2

The witness's testimony was integral to the jury's final decision.

formal

What the witness said was essential for the jury to reach their conclusion.

3

I can't go hiking without my boots; they're integral to the experience.

informal

My boots are a must-have part of the trip for me.

4

Detailed observation is integral to the scientific method.

academic

Careful looking is a fundamental part of how science works.

5

Employee satisfaction is integral to the long-term success of any corporation.

business

Happy workers are a vital requirement for a company to do well over time.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
integrality
Verb
integrate
Adverb
integrally
Adjektiv
integral
Verwandt
integration

Häufige Kollokationen

integral part a necessary piece of a whole
integral role a vital function in a process
integral component an essential element of a machine or system
integral to the process necessary for the operation to work
integral member a key person in a team

Häufige Phrasen

play an integral role

to be a very important part of an outcome

an integral part of the whole

something that cannot be separated from the main thing

become integral to

to grow into a necessary position or status

Wird oft verwechselt mit

integral vs internal

Internal means located inside, while integral means necessary for completeness.

integral vs integrated

Integrated is a past participle meaning combined, whereas integral is an adjective describing a permanent essential quality.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'integral' when you want to emphasize that something is not just 'important' but 'essential' to the existence of something else. It is most commonly followed by the preposition 'to'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'integral for' instead of 'integral to'. Another mistake is using it to mean 'important' when the item is actually optional or peripheral.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'integer' in math, which means a 'whole' number. Something 'integral' is what makes a 'whole' complete.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Medieval Latin 'integralis', meaning 'making up a whole', from the Latin 'integer' (untouched, whole).

Grammatikmuster

adjective + noun (integral part) be + integral + to + something

Schnelles Quiz

The engine is an _______ part of the car's function.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: integral

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A1

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A1

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A1

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